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This week, the PTA helped Taft Elementary school celebrate Anti-Bullying Week with
the theme “Be the I in Kind”. The PTA provided each child with a friendship bracelet and put up large letters in the main hallway for students and staff to take their
picture. This way they could be the I in Kind! Every day, all year long, we teach and encourage our students to be safe, respectful, responsible, and show self control.
All of the students and staff participated in theme days throughout the week as well.
Monday: I Am Kind
Wear a kindness bracelet all day to show that kindness matters to you
Tuesday: Combat Bullying
Wear camouflage.
Wednesday: Be Defined By Kind
Bring something to school to show your class that teaches them a little about you.
Thursday: Stomp Out Bullying
Wear your favorite boots to school.
Friday: Get Cozy With Kindness
Wear your favorite pjs/cozy clothes to school.
Additionally, throughout the past several weeks there has been a collaborative effort between the Taft community, the Taft PTA, as well as our local food pantry and religious organizations. Everyone came together to donate non-perishable food, gift cards, house supplies, and even turkey vouchers for families in need.
Families who are in need are chosen through the Food for Kids program and asked if they want to receive a food basket. This year, there are 37 families participating to receive a gift package of food. Boxes were put together by the Taft PTA, Grace Community Church, and Food for Kids program, as well as the food pantry.
Parent teacher conferences were also held last week and this week. There was a great turn out at Taft. Parents were happy to have the opportunity to come into school or meet with their child’s teacher via google meet to discuss their child’s progress.
The special education teachers and teaching assistants participated in a workshop that reviewed language delays and language limitations that students with autism may have. They also learned some great techniques to provide support to the special needs students who may be in crisis and lack the language to communicate.
A big thank you to Stephanie Bryan and Jennifer Mojica for sharing valuable information with the Taft staff!
